Job details
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Work type
- Onsite
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Apply on
- pae.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
About this role
We are the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers. Customers include not only the world’s major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motor sports community.
We are hiring Bread Board Technicians to work in Dearborn, MI. This is a position for those with some knowledge and experience in automotive, either on the job or as a hobby. We are looking for someone with a passion for automotive and an enthusiasm to learn automotive testing from a leader in the industry. We offer full benefits and unlimited opportunity to build your career.
## Responsibilities
- Work with the installation and assembly of electrical instrumentation, modules, sensors, power supplies, load boxes, inverters, etc.
- Fabricate breadboards and build up to test ready.
- Troubleshoot breadboard issues and provide customer support.
- Use oscilloscopes, meters, and logic analyzers to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues.
- Check out electrical systems and verify them against specifications and drawings.
- Design test fixtures, harnesses, and test boxes to meet client specifications.
- Develop new test fixtures and loads to simulate vehicle components.
- Specify and select electrical components to support electrical designs.
- Ensure the safety of yourself, all personnel, and the lab.
## Minimum education, experience, training, and/or skill requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Knowledgeable and proficient with hands-on automotive work.
- Strong knowledge of automotive parts and subsystems and how the systems work and interact.
- Electrical background; strong, proficient understanding of automotive electrical systems and schematics; excellent soldering skills.
- Knowledge of vehicle CAN bus and various other communication tools.
- Strong instrumentation background; ability to build custom cables and connectors.
- Microsoft Office programs, CAD, VIZO, MATLAB, and SolidWorks preferred.
- Good fabrication and machining abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong safety mindset.
- Inventory experience is a plus.
- Strong work ethic; self-starter, proactive, energetic, and a problem solver.
- People person and team player.
- Good attention to detail; organized, with good housekeeping skills.
- Adaptable, flexible, and versatile.
## Desired qualifications
- Associate’s degree or equivalent in an electrical discipline.
- Two or more years of relevant experience in electrical work.
## Essential functions and physical requirements
- Lift parts, cables, and lightweight instrumentation up to 50 pounds.
- Wear slip-resistant hardened-toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection in designated areas.
- Work involves sitting (50%), standing (50%), bending (25%), and stooping (25%); the job requires manual labor.
- Some work areas have high noise levels and require hearing protection.
- Work inside a test facility. Hazardous conditions include energized samples and rotating parts.
- Tools include hand tools, multimeters, and other electrical diagnostic devices.
## Schedule and attendance
Normally Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, on day shift. Work is normally eight hours per day and five days per week. Must be able to support a flexible test schedule, including other shifts and weekends, and be flexible to work afternoons to cover weekend testing requirements. Regular attendance and punctuality are critical.
## Other essential functions
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, PHMV exam, and background check. Must demonstrate professional behavior when dealing with customers, management, and coworkers; have clear, concise, and accurate English communication skills, both verbal and written; maintain appropriate grooming and dress that do not impose a safety risk; and maintain a positive, professional work atmosphere. Dependable personal transportation to the work site is required.
## Benefits
Health and welfare benefits are designed to support employees and their priorities. Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.
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